Create your next track with our massive collection of hip hop samples, from dusty drum breaks and soulful loops to punchy one-shots and vinyl-style chops. Hip Hop is a culture and art movement that began during the late 1970s in New York City when DJs began looping breakbeats from funk, soul, and disco records. That foundation evolved into a full production style built on sampling, layering, and reinterpretation. Producers like DJ Premier and J Dilla helped define the sound through chopped samples, swung drum patterns, and a focus on feel and groove. Today, hip hop sounds span everything from boom bap and lo-fi to modern trap and experimental beats.